used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
the formal act of approving
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
exhale hard
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He's a great favorite, here," said the pretty nurse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He's a great favorite, here," said the pretty nurse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
He's
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From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He's a great favorite, here," said the pretty nurse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
internes
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From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
It's
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From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
MacFarland
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From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
engage in
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
precinctnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He's a great favorite, here," said the pretty nurse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
term of address for a man
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
be seated
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
sojourned
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From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many a man's mind has been a blank after such a blow and such a fracture.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
carry out
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "He's been very patient, sir, and it's a blessing to see him able to sit up now, and take an interest in things.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
which person or people
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's only his fine young body, with a fine clean mind and fine living behind it, that has brought him around, nurse," said Doctor MacFarland, the police surgeon of Burke's precinct, as he came to make his daily call.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEN LOVE COMES VISITING It was a very weak young man who sojourned for the next few weeks in the hospital, hovering so near the shadow of the Eternal Fixed Post that nurses and internes gave him up many times.
